http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. (Medical Xpress)—Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine have discovered that a protein called Jagged-1 stimulates human stem cells to differentiate into bone-producing cells. This protein could help both human and animal patients heal from bone fractures faster and may form the basis of treatments for a rare metabolic condition called Alagille syndrome. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-02-uncover-pathway-bone-growth.html Medical research Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:05:27 EST news279975915 (AP)—When medical students have finished their study and practice on cadavers, they often hold a respectful memorial service to honor these bodies donated to science. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-cadavers-honored-med-student-lab.html Other Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:40:03 EST news278656179 (Medical Xpress)—Coating a bone graft with an inorganic compound found in bones and teeth may significantly increase the likelihood of a successful implant, according to Penn State researchers. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-method-resurfacing-bone-odds-successful.html Medical research Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:09:33 EST news267779367 Biomedical engineers at Tufts University's School of Engineering have demonstrated the first all-polymeric bone scaffold material that is fully biodegradable and capable of providing significant mechanical support during repair. The new technology uses micron-sized silk fibers to reinforce a silk matrix, much as steel rebar reinforces concrete. It could improve the way bones and other tissues are repaired following accident or disease. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-high-strength-silk-scaffolds-bone.html Medical research Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:50:02 EST news255019420